This article appeared in the June 2016 issue. It is posted here for reference. This year’s Godiva Festival is set to take place in the War Memorial Park between 1 and 3 July. The UK’s largest free festival will feature a full bill of live music alongside funfairs, crafts, charity and community information and other …
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Godiva’s Saturday headliner announced
The Charlatans are set to headline the Godiva Festival’s Saturday Main Stage, with support from Mystery Jets. The festival, now in its 18th year, runs from 1-3 July in the War Memorial Park. The Charlatans formed in 1989 and have enjoyed Top 40 chart success with all twelve of their studio albums, with three reaching …
Your Opinions On Spencer Park Needed
Message from Justyna: I am a Coventry University student, studying Interior Design. As part of my project I have been asked to produce a proposal for the pavilion located in Spencer Park, Coventry which will convince a funding organisation that it is worth investing in the project. Approximately 2 years ago Coventry City Council decided …
2016 Godiva Festival confirmed
Now in its 18th year, Godiva Festival returns to the War Memorial Park from 1-3 July with great family entertainment and attractions alongside live music and performances. Last year’s festival was more popular than ever, with 141,000 visits over the weekend, as Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Wombats and Embrace headlined the main stage. Other artists …
Anarchy Bridge Closure Update
From North Earlsdon Neighbourhood Association: Thanks to Councillor Taylor who has been able to obtain more detail about the planned bridge closure – “I have made some enquiries and can confirm that the Council’s Structures team are resurfacing the section of bridge maintained by CCC over 2-3 consecutive night time closures later this month. The TTRO, …
Vote: Would you pay a couple of quid to save Coventry’s Godiva Festival?
Coventry Telegraph is holding a poll about future funding for the Godiva Festival. Some might find the results so far a little surprising… With the council having to make deep cuts, we might have to fork out a little something to keep the city’s best weekend going Source: Vote: Would you pay a couple of …
Festival site map – Coventry Godiva Festival
A map of the Godiva Festival site has just been published. Source: Festival site map – Coventry Godiva Festival
Coventry weather: Forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms on Friday night – Coventry Telegraph
Some bad news for revellers going to the Godiva Festival at the weekend. Heavy storms are expected between 7pm on Friday through to noon on Saturday Source: Coventry weather: Forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms on Friday night – Coventry Telegraph
Godiva Festival line-up confirmed
The complete entertainment and events line-up for this weekend’s Godiva Festival has been announced and is available on the official website.
Friends of Spencer Park
Our next gardening sessions are on Saturday 15 February and Saturday 15 March from 10am to 12.30pm. If you have time please come and help us tidy up the park. If you are able to come please bring gloves and tools if you have them. We have some spares so don’t let it stop …